UK general elections to be held on July 4
Rishi Sunak, Britain’s first Prime Minister of Indian heritage, on Wednesday announced that the UK’s general election will be held…
Haj 2024, Saudi Arab bans visit visa holders from entering Makkah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced that visit visa holders are not to enter or…
Egyptian expat returns Rs 33L cash found in ATM to police, honoured
A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Egyptian expat was honoured by Ajman police for his honesty as he returned lost cash…
Ali Bagheri Kani appointed as Iran’s caretaker Foreign Minister
Iran’s Interim President Mohammad Mokhber has appointed Ali Bagheri Kani as the country’s caretaker Foreign Minister, the media reported. Bagheri…
Israel PM ‘Recognising Palestinian state is a reward for terrorism’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned against the intended recognition of an independent Palestinian state as announced by Norway,…
Kiswah of Holy Kaaba raised to mark start of Haj 2024
In preparation for the start of Haj 1445 AH-2024, the authorities in Makkah, Saudi Arabia raised the Kiswah (Ghilaf e…
PM Modi expresses ‘deep concern’ over Saudi King Salman’s health
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday wished a speedy recovery to ailing Saudi Arabia King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.He said…
VP Dhankhar reaches Iran to attend President Ebrahim Raisi’s funeral
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar reached Iran on Wednesday, May 22, to attend the funeral of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi who…
Three Indian-origin students killed, two injured in car crash in Georgia
Three Indian-origin students were killed and two others injured in a car accident in Alpharetta, Georgia, last week. The five…
Aid distribution suspended in Gaza, WHO head urges Israel to lift restrictions
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) temporarily suspended food distribution in…
Abu Dhabi to ban single-use Styrofoam products from June 1
The Environment Agency in Abu Dhabi (EAD) announced on Tuesday, May 21, a ban on single-use styrofoam products, which will…
Iran to hold presidential election on June 28
Iran’s government has decided that the country’s 14th presidential election will be held on June 28, the media reported. The…